Solex for Solo

Kelly Schrock · Oct 12, 2016

pyrate said:
Kelly, its not the app, its me. I just have not spent enough time with it. I am sure I could get it all figured out if I spent more time flying it

Well, don't hesitate to ask if you run into anything. I'm working to keep it easy to figure out while I'm adding features.

Don H. · Oct 12, 2016

Kelly Schrock said:
Well, don't hesitate to ask if you run into anything. I'm working to keep it easy to figure out while I'm adding features.

I really want to press that buy button. I just hate to lose warranty it the Solo does something dumb.

User Name · Oct 12, 2016

Don H. said:
I really want to press that buy button. I just hate to lose warranty it the Solo does something dumb.

Pretty sure 3DR won't be able to tell if it was being controlled by the Solo app or Solex. Maybe they could tell you were using Tower by looking at the last loaded mission, but the truth is that their new modus operands sees to be deny service for any reason the can dream up, so it won't really matter if it was Solex or not.

Just go to a big open field to get acquainted with how Solex works and be ready to hit the pause button if it's doing something unexpected. Just like the 3DR app, pause will instantly override the app and stop it in it's tracks.

Jubalr · Oct 13, 2016

Don H. said:
I really want to press that buy button. I just hate to lose warranty it the Solo does something dumb.

I thought we covered that.

Nisouck · Oct 13, 2016

Hello do you have intention to create a panorama automatic function into Solex?
That could be very fun!

Don H. · Oct 13, 2016

Jubalr said:
I thought we covered that.

Lol...yeah, that's my OCD flaring up again.

SteveReno · Oct 13, 2016

Nisouck said:
Hello do you have intention to create a panorama automatic function into Solex?
That could be very fun!

Solex has a Autopano, but so does Solo

Nisouck · Oct 13, 2016

SteveReno said:
Solex has a Autopano, but so does Solo?

Can't see that function into the Solex description!

And why Solo could not do that; it can rotate and the gimbal can tilt ......

SteveReno · Oct 13, 2016

Nisouck said:
Can't see that function into the Solex description!
And why Solo could not do that; it can rotate and the gimbal can tilt ......

Pano Mode for Solo
Best tutorial for Pano on the net!!
Pano Mode for Solo — Deep Dive

Kelly Schrock · Oct 13, 2016

SteveReno said:
Pano Mode for Solo
Best tutorial for Pano on the net!!
Pano Mode for Solo — Deep Dive

Maybe I'm missing something, but Solex does Pano now. It seems it could be enhanced though, so I have an item on my todo list to make a better one.

Don H. · Oct 13, 2016

To Kelly,

Were you one of the coders for this bird? Or any others? It sure is nice to see someone that can turn around and fix, add or upgrade features within hours or days instead of weeks and months. I think you might have a niche market.

Just curious

Kelly Schrock · Oct 13, 2016

Don H. said:
To Kelly,

Were you one of the coders for this bird? Or any others? It sure is nice to see someone that can turn around and fix, add or upgrade features within hours or days instead of weeks and months. I think you might have a niche market.

Just curious

Hi Don, nope, I'm just a developer who's been around a while, and I like drones.

Aside from this, I've done a bit of work for a company in New Zealand (Aero Kontiki fishing) on their drone. I've had a great time doing this. Thanks!

Kelly Schrock · Oct 13, 2016

Hey, while we're talking about Solex, I'm looking for someone running a Moto X phone who's seen the app crashing. There's an issue I've seen pop up on the developer console, and it's happening on the Moto X Pure. I can see the details of the crash, and it's happening in an underlying library. The strange part is that the offending code isn't even in the same spot in my library (which has code in place specifically to avoid the crash that's being reported). So I'm looking for someone with a Moto X who would be interested in trying a few things with the goal of nailing this problem down. Thanks!

Drone Moto · Oct 15, 2016

Basic question... Solex run with iOS or just Android?

Maddog · Oct 15, 2016

Drone Moto said:
Basic question... Solex run with iOS or just Android?

Android only.

SteveReno · Oct 15, 2016

Forgot who, but asked about add ons, updates, fixes & New Features that Kelly has included in Solex as to date:
Note: "Ver. 1.1.5 updates & Fixes not included in list below"

Smart Shots:

Follow/Manual: Touch an object on the screen to follow
Follow/Record: Record a flight path and follow it later
Follow/Remote: Follow users who are broadcasting their locations via companion app
Follow/Me: Normal Follow like Solo app
Orbit: Like 3DR Solo app, except easier to position the start point
Cable Cam: Like 3DR Solo app
Selfie: Like the 3DR Solo app (improved version coming in an update)
Zipline: Like the 3DR Solo app
Pano: Like the 3DR Solo app
HDR Photo: Take EV-bracketed shots

Spot Mode: Point at an object and lock the gimbal to follow it during manual flight

Tap to save location:

Tap the GPS location shown on screen, and name it and save a snapshot of it. It's saved in a flight log.

You can open flight logs later and fly to the saved locations by tapping them on a map.
Tap the GPS location shown on screen, and name it and save a snapshot of it. It's saved in a flight log
You can open flight logs later and fly to the saved locations by tapping them on a map.

Sharing:

You can share all of the files created by Solex including fences, cable cams, flight logs, Follow/Record flight.
sessions, etc. Useful for sharing with others, or for backups and import on new devices.

UI User Interface"

HUD view: Clear all decorations off the screen and display flight status in a HUD view.

uncategorised

Full GoPro support for Hero3+ Black, Hero 4 Silver and Hero 4 Black.
Periodically speak flight status as you fly (like Tower does).
Basic flight stats: Track total distance and total flight time
Show on-screen GPS location as UTM coordinates
Record TLOG files
Change LED colors
Kill switch: Instantly stop motors (disabled/hidden by default for obvious reasons)
Geofences: Create and store geofences in multiple locations
Support for connecting to multiple Solos (one at a time of course)
Calculates/displays remaining flight time based on battery draw during a flight
Calculates distance from home when warning about low battery
On-screen EV comp adjustment

Kelly, Please slow down! Your going for a Blowout!

SteveReno · Oct 15, 2016

Solex Spot Mode Demo
Solex 1.1.5 has Spot Mode, a way to lock the gimbal on a target on the ground so it tries to point at it while you fly around manually. It makes it easier to keep the camera pointed at an item of interest without having to operate the paddle. When you want to operate the gimbal manually again, just hit the button to turn Spot mode off.